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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T389 MAUMOT history

T389 MAU is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 169,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2024
Mileage
169,016 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T389 MAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T389 MAU was last recorded at 169,016 miles on 6 Mar 2023, 4,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,781 miles · 6 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
4,235 miles
Average per year
7,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 169,016 miles
  • 2021 – 164,781 miles
  • 2020 – 130,730 miles
  • 2019 – 123,305 miles
  • 2018 – 115,928 miles
  • 2016 – 109,050 miles
  • 2015 – 104,238 miles
  • 2014 – 99,734 miles
  • 2013 – 96,524 miles
  • 2012 – 92,223 miles
  • 2011 – 89,466 miles
  • 2010 – 85,672 miles
  • 2009 – 81,263 miles
  • 2008 – 73,407 miles
  • 2007 – 65,962 miles
  • 2006 – 55,092 miles
  • 2005 – 45,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,016 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryAll suspension bushes perished

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,016 miles (+4,235)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    169,016 miles
    Test number
    127577690035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension bushes perished

  2. Pass164,781 miles (+34,051)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    164,781 miles
    Test number
    486403362156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass130,730 miles (+7,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    130,730 miles
    Test number
    109018044010
    • AdvisoryCar has been under sealed

  4. Pass123,305 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,305 miles
    Test number
    511050883849
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail123,300 miles (+7,372)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,300 miles
    Test number
    757177920067
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass115,928 miles (+6,878)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    115,928 miles
    Test number
    167221755831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  7. Pass109,050 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    109,050 miles
    Test number
    117127656208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail109,049 miles (+4,811)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,049 miles
    Test number
    443604067778
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor at jacking point (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass104,238 miles (+4,504)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    104,238 miles
    Test number
    623402578339
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s sill area (5.2.6)

  10. Pass99,734 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    99,734 miles
    Test number
    596279874294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,705 miles (+3,181)8 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,705 miles
    Test number
    357645274454
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteCentre stop lamp not working
    • NoteNearside rear tyre valve cracked
    • NoteOffside front brake pads incorrectly fitted

  12. Pass96,524 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    96,524 miles
    Test number
    396833173401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pipes coated in grease not allowing a full inspection

  13. Fail96,524 miles (+4,301)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,524 miles
    Test number
    486073873206
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pipes coated in grease not allowing a full inspection

  14. Pass92,223 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    92,223 miles
    Test number
    315361662289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,159 miles (+2,693)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,159 miles
    Test number
    869887552222
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass89,466 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    89,466 miles
    Test number
    349038741496
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail89,466 miles (+3,794)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,466 miles
    Test number
    559508941273
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass85,672 miles (+4,409)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    85,672 miles
    Test number
    494070250216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,263 miles (+7,856)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    81,263 miles
    Test number
    741423459276
    • NoteSurfice cracks on both front tyres

  20. Pass73,407 miles (+7,445)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    73,407 miles
    Test number
    701509658245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,962 miles (+10,870)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    65,962 miles
    Test number
    503002277280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,092 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    55,092 miles
    Test number
    120975976222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,007 miles (+9,476)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,007 miles
    Test number
    954313276288
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slight sidewall deterioration

  24. Pass45,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    45,531 miles
    Test number
    440385845265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T389 MAU

Does T389 MAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T389 MAU expired on 5 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T389 MAU?
The MOT on T389 MAU expired on 5 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T389 MAU done?
T389 MAU was recorded at 169,016 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2023, an average of 7,054 miles a year.
Has T389 MAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T389 MAU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on T389 MAU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T389 MAU find?
T389 MAU passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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